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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.95, 3,274.56 and 1,587.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.95, 3,274.56 and 1,587.33 is: 2,191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.95 : 3,274.56 = 1,587.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.95/3,274.56 = 1,587.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.95x = 3,274.56 × 1,587.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.95x = 5,197,807.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,197,807.32/2,371.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.36

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